Journalist and Spokesperson for the President of the 64th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Jean Victor Nkolo, speaks to Afrobeatradio on the role the UN is playing in response to the Haiti earthquake and on UN’s disaster response generally. The interview was conducted on February 1, 2010, roughly two and half weeks after the earthquake. This segment was broadcast on AfrobeaRadio on WBAI 99.5 FM on March 6, 2010.

Cheikh Tall is a Partnership Specialist with the US Census Bureau, he joins us to speak on the US Census 2010 and the importance of minority and immigrant community participation and what the Census Bureau is doing to promote and ensure inclusion. This segment was aired on Saturday March 6, 2010 on AfrobeatRadio on WBAI Pacifica Radio 99.5 FM New York.

Listen to the January 23, 2010 program on AfrobeatRadio live on WBAI focuses on the earthquake crisis in Haiti. With the help of Haitian expats and analysts, we explore Haiti’s old and recent history. What is the West’s primary goal for the unprecedented support? We will also take a look at the American media coverage of the earthquake and what roles African governments have played to support the Haitian people. Featuring Lily Cerat, Daniel Huttinot, Nicole Falade, Mathieu Eugene, Dowoti Desir, Lionel Legros, Carl Dix and Ronald Auborg.

Fabulously charismatic singer from Burkina Faso, Mai Lingani shares her Vibes, Energy, and the Spirit of Rhythms and Songs from Burkina Faso on AfrobeatRadio. She sings live in the Studio accompanied by Mawuena Kodjovi on guitar.

Our Guest this week is Olu Amoda, a sculptor, a designer and a teacher from Nigeria. He makes work from materials salvaged from the scrapyards and streets of Lagos, taking his inspiration from daily life in the city. Olu Amoda’s recent works “Templates – A found –object sculptural musing on the play Death and the King’s Horsemen by Wole Soyinka” is on a solo exhibition at Skoto Gallery in Chelsea NY through January 30th, 2010.

Benjamin Arthur presents Afrobeatradio Headline News broadcast on WBAI 99.5 FM. Dec 26, 2009.

Wunmi, British born Nigerian singer, dancer and fashion designer speaks with AfrobeatRadio’s Wuyi Jacobs. The conversation was broadcast on AfrobeatRadio New York on WBAI 99.5 FM PACIFICA Radio on Dec Saturday 12, 2009.

Senator Parker serves the 21st Senatorial District in Brooklyn. An ethnically diverse community. Elected to the New York State Senate in 2002, he is committed to restoring the overall quality of life for the constituents of the 21st Senatorial District. He spoke with Afrobeatradio’s Wuyi Jacobs

Their stories are numerous, some similar and others flavored by particular struggles in specific sites of discontent. Overall, their attitudes are of stubborn resilience, hope, and survival in environments desperate for their labor but resentful of their presence. Unlike their predecessors who went to European countries…